If you're anything like me, you keep checking the weather flabbergasted at the thought of more frigid temps this week. Where's the sunshine, warmth, and color?? I must say when I decided to launch this business in December, I wasn't really sure what I was getting into. Not many people want to be out in the cold taking pictures (keep in mind this was before I even knew about the insane snow headed our way.) I was absolutely blown away by the amount willing to put themselves out there. I never knew just how much you could do with a dull gray sky and I really think the color and warmth of the people I photographed really spoke louder than any background. On the eve of (hopefully) our last cold front, I decided to take the time to reflect on my favorite photos of this winter. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

I started at the end of November with what I considered one of my first "real" shoots. Liz and Brian were going to cut down their Christmas tree so the fam tagged along. It wasn't easy finding the perfect tree, but the adventure to do so was worth the wait.

I spent some time with an absolutely gorgeous newborn just a few weeks old and her proud parents. I can't wait to see this girl grow up!

When my two of my best friends were spending their first Christmas together in their new apartment, I wanted to make sure I captured it, Stella included. We got our first taste of winter with an impromptu snowfall that just worked perfectly.

I was so determined to get Krina and Scott's engagement pictures done. Not because they were in a rush, but because I couldn't wait for my vision to come to life. It was cold, dreary, and awesome. They were the best sports!

The minute my best friend got engaged, the first question was, "when are we doing pictures?" Bish and Keith are so go with the flow, it felt more like hanging out than working with these two.

Oh, and there were ring shots, and I just love a good ring shot.

I was able to get some of my favorite kid shots (including a few of my own) on two of the very rare warm days this season.

If you made it this far, you deserve a big THANK YOU! The support I've received the past few months has been so amazing. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for my amazing family, friends, and clients. Big things are happening for Kristen Maus Photography in the next few months, and I can't wait to share it with all of you. Much love - Kristen